The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

felt the heat rise on both sides of

Most likely because this was the

always be her who initiated. She didn't blame

progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could

and her heart warmed

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced

given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow

the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will

at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

their system. You must act

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission by

"Got it."

communication shut

head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and

be able to

perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly

wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions

came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority

the moment,

this mission complete, we can

dropped the pen on the table and reclined on

then blankly stared at the

job sure is

his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

his role that he understood just how

not think

his chest tighten

after all this time had passed, he

every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn

he want such

Ding—!

received a message. It was

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I

a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon

deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a

'Calm down Ryan.'

even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

a single word. And one that took all

up from his seat once he sent

raised his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

I

***

"We're here."

black car and stretched my body. A

closed my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

put how I was feeling

away at the little sanity that I

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